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Mummy with gold mask12/11/2023 The great pyramids began as mastaba tombs, and mummies were originally a natural result of the climate. The extraordinary length of time the ancient Egyptian civilization thrived means that despite becoming pharaoh in 1332 BC, Tutankhamun was almost as close to us as he was to the start of the ancient Egyptian civilization.Īs it covered so many thousands of years, the culture of ancient Egypt evolved over time. The era known to many simply as “Ancient Egypt” spanned more than 5000 years, beginning in around 5500 BC and ending as part of the Roman Empire around 641 AD. But his youth and relatively short time as pharaoh belie the significance of his reign. He was a pharaoh of Egypt who ruled between approximately 1332 BC and 1323 BC ascending the throne at only nine years of age. It is instantly recognizable, and the iconic death mask has ensured millions of people remember the name of the man whose mummy it adorned – Tutankhamun. The incredible golden mask with its dark blue stripes of lapis lazuli and serious young face is probably the most famous ancient artifact in the world.
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